Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
Student loans in Northern Ireland explained
If you’re planning to go to university, you might want a student loan to help cover your tuition fees and maintenance costs. Here’s how student loans work in Northern Ireland.
How to save money as a student
Stay in control of your spending with our budgeting guide for students. We’ve explained how to calculate a budget, set spending allowances and stick to them. Plus, we have some handy tips for saving and earning money at uni.
How to rent student accommodation
Our guide covers everything from choosing housemates to applying for a house.
How to open a UK bank account
Here’s how to open a bank account in the United Kingdom. Opening a bank account with Monzo takes minutes!
How to get a bank statement from Monzo
You can download bank statements for any month from the Monzo app!
Monzo Monthly Update: September
From bringing Monzo to younger people, to improving the performance of our iOS app, we take a look at the progress we’ve made in August, and explain what’s in store for September.
How to get your salary paid into your Monzo account
There are a few ways to add money to your Monzo account, including getting your salary paid straight in.
Is Monzo free?
Yes! Opening a Monzo account is free, and you don’t have to pay for your hot coral Monzo card. We won’t charge you for spending with your card or withdrawing cash in the UK, and it’s free to spend with your card abroad.
How to manage your bills
Here’s some handy guidance to help you stay on top of payments and get the best deal.
The 7-Day Switch! What happens when you switch to Monzo?
Switching bank accounts can seem like a hassle, but the Current Account Switch Service makes it easy! Switching to Monzo only takes seven days – here’s what happens on each one.
Move money out of Pots automatically!
You can now move money out of Pots automatically, so you can spend it when you need it!
Launching 3D Secure!
We’ve built 3D Secure (the Monzo way!) so you can make online payments safely.
The end of The Big List!
Three months ago today we published a list of features and committed to bringing them to you. Here’s what we’ve done in the last three months to make Monzo better, and what we plan to do next!
An update on getting interest paid on savings
As part of the Big List, we committed to helping you get interest paid on savings in a pot. Here’s an update about our plans and how the project’s going!
How to budget with Monzo
Budgeting apps can take the painful admin out of setting and sticking to a budget. You can use the Monzo app to plan and track your spending, so you can manage your money better.